William S. Bowman (politician)
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BornDecember 17, 1822
Hopewell Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Hopewell Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 17, 1901 (aged 78)
near Level, Maryland, U.S.
near Level, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeRock Run Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
William S. Bowman | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1888–1890 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1822 Hopewell Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1901 (aged 78) near Level, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Run Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Bailey
(m. 1846; died 1894) |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation |
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William S. Bowman (December 17, 1822 – June 17, 1901) was an American politician and engineer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1888 to 1890.
William S. Bowman was born on December 17, 1822, in Hopewell Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, to Priscilla (née Keen) and Henry Bowman. His father was a farmer and owned a cooper shop in Hopewell Cross Roads. His parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[1][2] At the age of 23, Bowman left his parents' farm and moved to a new farm purchased by his father. The farm was 50 acres (20 ha).[2]
